Critical metals for future sustainable technologies and their recycling potential
Organisation: United Nations Environment Programme & United Nations University
Publish Date: 2009
Country: Global
Sector: Environmental
Method: Foresight
Theme: Resource
Type: Report
Language: English
Tags: Future sustainable technologies, FST, Cleaner technologies, Metals demand, Recycling potential, Policies, Incentives, Funds
The objective of this study is to analyse in depth the global availability and expectations for the development of the ‘critical metals' demand, supply and prices • second, the study focuses on the comprehensive analysis of their recycling potential and identification of gaps • third, the study will explore favourable framework conditions, proposed course of actions, policies, incentives, funds, etc.; instruments, models etc. to predict and monitor the availability of critical metals and recycling systems This study is in line with UNEP’s mission and vision, in particular in regard to resource efficiency/ sustainable consumption and production, which is one priority of UNEP’s mid-term strategy.
Located in: Resources